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2007 Summer Staff
Counselors |
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Allyson Rempel Lakeview #0
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Where are you from: Mountain Lake, MN What school do you attend: Bethel University What grade or major are you: Senior - Social work Favorite Summer Activity: Camp. Why are you working at camp: "I felt God leading me back to camp. I love everything about camp so it was an easy decision!"
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Hayley Miller Lakeview #1 |
Where are you from: Wyoming, MN What school do you attend: University of WI - Milwaukee What grade or major are you: Junior - Biology Favorite Summer Activity: Canoeing, going to the beach, bonfires Why are you working at camp: "God has called me back to camp to be a godly influence in the lives of girls." |
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Kate Hook Lakeview #4 |
Where are you from: Monticello, MN What school do you attend: College of St. Benedict/St. John's University What grade or major are you: Senior - Psychology & Theology Favorite Summer Activity: Anything outside! Sand volleyball, rollerblading, campfires! Why are you working at camp: "Simply to be the hands and feet of Jesus Christ - I feel that God has called Big Sandy to be my ministry - to be a planter & sower of seeds. Also to allow God to meet me where I am at & allow Him to move in my life as well"
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Sarah Brace Lakeview #6 |
Where are you from: Dresser, WI What school do you attend: Crown College What grade or major are you: Sophmore - Nursing Favorite Summer Activity: Camping. Why are you working at camp: "First, I feel that is where God wants me this summer, and second, I love BSC and have always wanted to work here."
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Kearsten Lumby Lakeview #8 |
Where are you from: Cottage Grove, MN What school do you attend: Did attend Oak Hills Bible College What grade or major are you: Favorite Summer Activity: Watching Sunsets! Why are you working at camp: "Can't get away!! I guess this is where God wants me!!"
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Bethany Palkie Lakeview #9 |
Where are you from: Garrison, MN What school do you attend: Crown College What grade or major are you: Freshman - Music Education Favorite Summer Activity: Beach Volleyball Why are you working at camp: "I believe God wants me to be here and has a plan for why I'm here this summer. He has just laid it on my heart to work here and share His word with others. Plus I love kids. ."
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Victoria Crowley Lakeview #10 |
Where are you from: Washington State What school do you attend: Crown College What grade or major are you: Junior - Communications Favorite Summer Activity: Being in the water under the sun someway somehow. Why are you working at camp: "It's where God wants me, and I need to work!"
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Renee Setterstrom Lakeview #11 |
Where are you from: White Bear Lake, MN What school do you attend: Bethel University What grade or major are you: Junior - Psychology Favorite Summer Activity: Anything around a campfire! Why are you working at camp: "I am working at camp this summer because camp is such an amazing place. At camp you can see God move and see God's love all around. To be able to share that love with kids is huge."
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Lindsey Spencer Lakeview #12 |
Where are you from: Golden Valley, MN What school do you attend: Crown Alumni as of May 2007 What grade or major are you: Graduated with Youth Ministry Favorite Summer Activity: Outdoors, knee boarding, biking, disc golf. Why are you working at camp: "God has put a passion in my heart to work with youth and children and camp is a great place to be."
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Andrew Craig OAK #1 |
Where are you from: Cannon Falls, MN What school do you attend: St. Cloud State University What grade or major are you: Senior - Psychology/Psychoanalysis
Favorite Summer Activity: Anything outdoors really; bonfires, playing catch with the old football and softball. I'm a big fan of grilling out...I'm still working on my grilling technique!
Why are you working at camp: "In essence, I've been given a lot throughout my life and in one of the first places I remember would be at Big Sandy Camp. I couldn't think of a better way to serve Jesus than teaching kids about Him; maybe I'll learn a little something along the way."
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Caleb Prins OAK #2 |
Where are you from: Isanti, MN What school do you attend: What grade or major are you: Favorite Summer Activity: Wearing shorts and not having to put a jacket on everyday. Why are you working at camp: "It's all about serving God and here at Big Sandy Camp this is where I feel I can serve Him best."
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Zach Mathias OAK #3 |
Where are you from: Grand Rapids, MN What school do you attend: Moody Bible Institute What grade or major are you: Junior - Pastoral Ministries Favorite Summer Activity: Camping/Swimming Why are you working at camp: "To counsel." |
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Brian Sobas OAK #4 |
Where are you from: Mora, MN What school do you attend: Northwestern College What grade or major are you: Alumni - Bible History, Political Science Favorite Summer Activity: Being at camp and playing soccer of course!. Why are you working at camp: "Because I love the ministry of BSC. To be blessed and to bless in Jesus Name...What could be better??" |
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Jordan Brown OAK #5 |
Where are you from: Ypsilanti, MI What school do you attend: Crown College What grade or major are you: Junior - Biblical and Theological Studies Favorite Summer Activity: Fishing Why are you working at camp: "Because I love campers and I love Jesus."
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Gordon Lanpher OAK #6 |
Where are you from: Fargo, ND What school do you attend: Nyack College What grade or major are you: Junior - Pastoral Ministries
Favorite Summer Activity: Reading and hiking Why are you working at camp: "My passion is to see children and youth grow in grace and in the knowledge of Jesus."
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Program Staff
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Dylan Pforr Assistant Program Director |
Where are you from: Waconia, MN What school do you attend: MSU - Moorhead What grade or major are you: 6th year Senior Favorite Summer Activity: Camp Why are you working at camp: "To serve God."
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Nikki Rollins Head Female Counselor |
Where are you from: New Prague, MN What school do you attend: Crown College What grade or major are you: Senior - Youth Ministry and psychology Favorite Summer Activity: Anything outside. I love lakes, boating, swimming and I love sports! Why are you working at camp: "God called me here. I love campers and want them to know about the hope that lies within me. I'm also excited to encourage staff all summer."
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Grant Herges Head Male Counselor /Asstnt Cl. Wall / Mtn Bike Instruct. |
Where are you from: Ogilvie, MN What school do you attend: North Dakota State University What grade or major are you: Graduate - Microbiology Favorite Summer Activity: Camping Why are you working at camp: "I love the camping ministry and I really felt God was calling me to be Head Male Counselor this year. I hope to lead, guide and support the male counselors, which will enable them to be even stronger for their campers."
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Jenny Rose LIT / Recreation Supervisor |
Where are you from: Duluth, MN What school do you attend: Waldorf College, Forest City, IA What grade or major are you: Senior - El. Ed. Favorite Summer Activity: Being at camp, hanging out with friends, spending time outside with my nephew Why are you working at camp: "I feel God is not done using me here at camp."
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Josh Jirasek Waterfront Director |
Where are you from: Pine River, MN What school do you attend: What grade or major are you: HS 2004 Favorite Summer Activity: Scuba diving and working at Big Sandy Camp Why are you working at camp: "I love to work with kids and I love Big Sandy Camp. God has opened doors for me to come back." |
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Sarah Petron Lifeguard |
Where are you from: Cannon Falls, MN What school do you attend: Northwestern College What grade or major are you: Freshman Favorite Summer Activity: Watching rain storms and playing in the rain. Why are you working at camp: "I feel that God has called be back to BSC for another summer and I am so excited to be used by Him!"
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Ben Clark Lifeguard |
Where are you from: What school do you attend: What grade or major are you: Favorite Summer Activity: Why are you working at camp: "." |
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Ashley Carlisle Lifeguard |
Where are you from: Menomonie, WI What school do you attend: UW - LaCrosse What grade or major are you: Junior - Fitness and Spanish Favorite Summer Activity: Biking and swimming in the lake! Why are you working at camp: "Because I love being at camp, and I can't wait to be here for an entire summer!"
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Marty Lindstrom Assistant Cook |
Where are you from: Oak Grove What school do you attend: YWAM Minnesota What grade or major are you: Favorite Summer Activity: Volleyball Why are you working at camp: "To serve God."
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Ana Jasso Assistant Cook |
Where are you from: California What school do you attend: Itasca Community College What grade or major are you: Sophmore - English Education Favorite Summer Activity: Fishing or hiking Why are you working at camp: "Love kids, experience, outdoors."
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Sarah Benjamin Assistant Cook |
Where are you from: Farmington, MN What school do you attend: Northwestern College - PSEO What grade or major are you: 11th grade Favorite Summer Activity: Biking, rollerblading, and Big Sandy Camp Why are you working at camp: "Camp is where I started by walk with God and His work here is so amazing - it is such a blessing to see children learning to serve Christ."
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Josh Neilson Archery |
Where are you from: Ogilvie, MN What school do you attend: Dordt College What grade or major are you: Junior - Theology Favorite Summer Activity: Why are you working at camp: "I love youth, camp and God."
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Angie Steinkopf Riflery |
Where are you from: Champlin, MN What school do you attend: Northwestern College What grade or major are you: Senior - Youth Ministry Favorite Summer Activity: Swimming or tubing Why are you working at camp: "To show God's love in my life to others as well as serving Christ."
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Christy Stegeman Crafts |
Where are you from: Mora, MN What school do you attend: Bethel University What grade or major are you: Sophmore- El. Ed. Favorite Summer Activity: Going to Twins games Why are you working at camp: "I love Jesus and I love kids."
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Brian Toth Chapel Coordinator / Video Production |
Where are you from: Oak Grove, MN What school do you attend: Oak Hills Christian College What grade or major are you: Sophmore - Camp Ministry Favorite Summer Activity: Camp Why are you working at camp: "It's a passion I have, it's hard to explain."
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Jimmy Naviaux Mountain Boarding |
Where are you from: Branson, MO What school do you attend: Ozarks Technical College What grade or major are you: Sophmore - Knitting, Sewing, Singing, Mowing Favorite Summer Activity: Skydiving, Mountain Climbing, Prospecting for gold. Why are you working at camp: "Because God put me here."
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Joshua Benjamin Maintenance Assistant |
Where are you from: Farmington, MN What school do you attend: Crown College What grade or major are you: Juniore - Bible & Theology Favorite Summer Activity: Baseball Why are you working at camp: "Because the Lord is good and His love endures forever! And my sister is here..."
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Kaleb Greene Nature / Petting Zoo |
Where are you from: Cottage Grove, MN What school do you attend: Park High School What grade or major are you: 12th grade Favorite Summer Activity: Ultimate frisbee, volleyball, basketball and of course camp! Why are you working at camp: "I feel God has opened the door's for me to be here this summer, so I'm just going with it."
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Sarah Anderson climbing Wall |
Where are you from: Saint Francis, MN What school do you attend: Crown College What grade or major are you: Sophmore - Undecided, but considering El. Ed or ICS Favorite Summer Activity: Knee Boarding. Why are you working at camp: "For the kids, but mainly for Christ."
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